Objective
The Innovation and Business Creation (INNOBC) cluster brings together six Knowledge and Innovation Communities (KICs) of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem. Between 2026–2028, the consortium will support entrepreneurs, start-ups, and citizens in tackling urgent societal challenges and building a resilient, competitive, sustainable, and inclusive Europe. Its activities focus on three areas: (1) Artificial Intelligence and Robotics – helping Europe lead in ethical, human-centred AI and supporting European start-ups to grow under the EU AI Act; (2) the New European Bauhaus – promoting sustainable, inclusive and beautiful living spaces by engaging citizens, municipalities, and innovators; (3) Women in Entrepreneurship (Supernovas) – reducing gender gaps in deep-tech by training women investors and supporting female-led start-ups. By linking technology, creativity, and social innovation, the consortium will scale up start-ups, foster citizen engagement, promote diversity, and contribute to Europe’s resilience and competitiveness. The cluster aims to strengthen the EIT Community as a key player in Europe’s innovation landscape, enhancing its visibility and impact across society, business, and policy.
Keywords
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Project’s keywords as indicated by the project coordinator. Not to be confused with the EuroSciVoc taxonomy (Fields of science)
Programme(s)
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
Multi-annual funding programmes that define the EU’s priorities for research and innovation.
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HORIZON.3.3 - The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
MAIN PROGRAMME
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Topic(s)
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Calls for proposals are divided into topics. A topic defines a specific subject or area for which applicants can submit proposals. The description of a topic comprises its specific scope and the expected impact of the funded project.
Funding Scheme
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
Funding scheme (or “Type of Action”) inside a programme with common features. It specifies: the scope of what is funded; the reimbursement rate; specific evaluation criteria to qualify for funding; and the use of simplified forms of costs like lump sums.
HORIZON-EIT-KIC - HORIZON EIT KIC Actions
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Call for proposal
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
Procedure for inviting applicants to submit project proposals, with the aim of receiving EU funding.
(opens in new window) HORIZON-EIT-2025-KIC-IBA
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Net EU financial contribution. The sum of money that the participant receives, deducted by the EU contribution to its linked third party. It considers the distribution of the EU financial contribution between direct beneficiaries of the project and other types of participants, like third-party participants.
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Belgium
The total costs incurred by this organisation to participate in the project, including direct and indirect costs. This amount is a subset of the overall project budget.